Outreach Visits 4 Schools in January

The Hamilton Centre had a busy Outreach schedule in January, 2018. Four different schools in the Hamilton & Halton regions benefitted from our expertise in helping young people explore the universe. On January 11, the grade 6 students at Queen Victoria Elementary School in Hamilton were treated to a two...

Astrophotographer Captures Musk’s Tesla Roadster Moving Through Space

February 2018 Monthly Meeting – “The Dark Universe”

On Feb. 1, 2017, the Hamilton Centre met for its regular monthly astronomy meeting. Attendance was great, with about 40 people present, many from the general public, and everyone was looking forward to the lecture by Dr. Laura Parker on Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Ed Mizzi began the proceedings...

Chorus Waves Drive the Beat for Pulsating Northern Lights

Interstellar Asteroid ‘Oumuamua Had a Violent Past

A Picture-Perfect Solar Eclipse Experiment

Join the Society Today!

There are numerous benefits of membership in joining RASC - Canada's leading astronomy organization, and our club provides Hamilton and Halton Region with many great programs. Whether you are a professional or amateur astronomer, or just someone who is interested in learning more, this is the club for you!
The Hamilton chapter is a vibrant community with a wide range of activities for all levels of interest. We are one of the few chapters in Canada that has its own dedicated observatory, with equipment freely available to all members for use. We welcome first timers to our monthly meetings where a different topic is featured.
Come see what we have on today in our calendar!

Plenty to see and do

The Hamilton chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) serves both Hamilton and Halton regions. Whether you are a beginner to astronomy or a seasoned veteran, we would love to hear from you. We welcome interested people, including members of the general public, to come to one of...

The Hamilton RASC chapter represents the interests of astronomy in Hamilton and Halton regions. Our chapter firmly believes in the education of the general public when it comes to matters of astronomy. We are firm supporters of the RASC vision – To be Canada’s premiere organization of amateur and professional...

Established in 1974, it has grown to serve as the focal point for the club’s numerous and diverse astronomical activities. Consisting of two purpose built buildings, the observatory enables members to observe, photograph, measure or simply enjoy the spectacular wonders of the sky. The larger Leslie V. Powis building serves...

An award-winning astrophotographer in California has captured images of the Tesla Roadster and its driver "Starman" speeding through space. The post Astrophotographer Captures Musk’s Tesla Roadster Moving Through Space appeared first on Universe Today.

According to the latest study by a team that has been observing 'Oumuamua since it was first discovered, this interstellar asteroid had a violent past! The post Interstellar Asteroid ‘Oumuamua Had a Violent Past appeared first on Universe Today.

According to a new study, there is a slim chance that Musk's Roadster (and Spaceman) could collide with Earth or Venus is a few eons. The post What are the Chances Musk’s Space Tesla is Going to Crash Into Venus or Earth? appeared first on Universe Today.

Scientists have finally confirmed a decades-old theory on what causes the faint flickering seen in the Northern Lights toward dawn. The post Chorus Waves Drive the Beat for Pulsating Northern Lights appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

AAS Chambliss Award winner Donald Bruns explains how he confirmed Einstein's predictions during the 2017 total solar eclipse. The post A Picture-Perfect Solar Eclipse Experiment appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Now the waxing crescent Moon is easier to see in the west-southwest after sunset. Its curved side points the way down toward Venus. The post This Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 16 – 24 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.